The smell of Krieg Trench Warfare

Intel Update
Written By Will Todd

The Astra Militarum, the Imperium's stalwart defenders, are mobilizing for a significant deployment. The Death Korps of Krieg, renowned for their unyielding resolve, are at the forefront of this initiative. This article delves into the latest releases and updates for Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts.

Codex: Astra Militarum

The upcoming Codex: Astra Militarum is a comprehensive 168-page hardback essential for any Astra Militarum commander. It offers in-depth background lore, detailed miniatures galleries, and updated rules. Players can explore five specialized Detachments, each equipped with unique Enhancements and Stratagems. Additionally, the codex includes Combat Patrol rules and datasheets for every unit, notably the new Death Korps of Krieg units.

Death Korps of Krieg Miniatures

Following the initial Army Set release, the Death Korps of Krieg miniatures are now available as standalone kits. These meticulously crafted models capture the grim determination of Krieg soldiers, offering hobbyists the opportunity to expand their armies with detailed infantry and support units.

Pre-Orders
Voice of Command (Hardback)
Voice of Command (Hardback)
$36.00 $45.00

Pre-order - releases 19 September 2026. Voice of Command is a Warhammer 40,000 Astra Militarum hardback novel by Richard Swan. After two years of fighting on the shrine world of Nymea, Colonel Gabriel 'Venom' Velterson and the Cadian 2002nd Mechanised Regiment prepare for a final assault while Chaos, Imperial politics and a deeper threat close in. Format: Hardback Universe: Warhammer 40,000 Author: Richard Swan Available online from So Much Warhammer and in-store at Gordon's Place, Camden NSW.

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Astra Militarum: Baneblade
Astra Militarum: Baneblade
$161.00

The Baneblade is more rolling fortress than vehicle – a super-heavy tank possessed of overwhelming firepower. Wherever a Baneblade is deployed, it becomes the centre of the battle line. Infantry and even smaller tanks shelter in its lee as its enormous primary cannon and numerous other guns hammer the foe into submission.

The Final Word in Firepower

This gargantuan multipart plastic kit builds 1 super-heavy Baneblade, a thundering tank for your Astra Militarum armies in games of Warhammer 40,000. It wields a full arsenal and is capable of absorbing punishment that would annihilate a small army. If you’re looking for a linchpin around which a mighty armoured column can be built, a super-heavy tank is a fine choice that can shock your foes and soak up incredible amounts of firepower, sparing the rest of your army.

The Baneblade is armed with a mighty Baneblade cannon and coaxial autocannon on the turret, plus a demolisher cannon on the forward hull, 2 lascannons on side turrets, twin heavy bolters on a forward hull turret, 2 twin heavy flamers in sponson mounts, and a heavy stubber in a pintle mount atop the turret. The sponson flamers can be replaced with another 2 twin heavy bolters. That’s a LOT of firepower.

A Tank That Deserves a Unique Touch

You’ll find loads of options in the kit, like extra stowage, additional armour plating on the treads, tow hooks, fuel, and options for gunners and tank commanders in the hatches – including a choice of different heads. You can alternatively build the tank commander on foot, armed with a bolt pistol or laspistol in one hand, and the other hand either holding a power sword or pointing.

This massive kit can alternatively build a variety of other super-heavy tanks:
– Banesword: armed with a quake cannon to punish vehicles and fortifications at extreme range
– Shadowsword: armed with a tank-destroying volcano cannon
– Doomhammer: armed with a titan-slaying magma cannon and troop-carrying capacity
– Stormsword: armed with a bunker-busting Stormsword siege cannon
– Banehammer: armed with a tremor cannon to slow down aggressive opponents
– Stormlord: armed with a Vulcan mega-bolter and a large troop-carrying capacity
– Hellhammer: armed with a Hellhammer cannon for close-quarters warfare

Contents:
– 321 plastic components
– 1 Citadel 25mm Round Base
– 1 construction guide
– 1 Baneblade Transfer Sheet

The Baneblade Transfer Sheet features 253 high-quality waterslide transfers. These include Cadian icons, numbers, honour markings, and more to decorate your tank.

These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted.

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Astra Militarum: Kasrkin
Astra Militarum: Kasrkin
$83.00

The Kasrkin are the elite of the elite among the lauded regiments of Cadia. These special operatives are trusted with more potent weaponry – such as high-powered hot-shot lasguns – and are equipped with thicker carapace armour to protect them in the most dangerous battles.

Elite Soldiers of Cadia

This multipart plastic kit builds a squad of 10 Kasrkin, Cadia's elite shock assault troops, for your Astra Militarum armies in games of Warhammer 40,000. Armed with additional special weapons and better armour than most, they are an excellent unit for reliably sending into the thickest fighting.

Muster Your Specialists

This highly customisable kit builds a unit of exceptional soldiers with loads of optional weapons, poses, and head options to customise your miniatures. The individual troopers can be armed as follows.

– 1 Kasrkin Sergeant armed with a bolt pistol, plasma pistol, or hot-shot laspistol in the left hand, and a pointing arm, power sword, or chainsword on the right, as well as a unique head. This miniature can alternatively be built as a trooper with a hot-shot lasgun, or a gunner with a plasma gun
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun in one of two different poses, or a flamer
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun, a meltagun, or a melta mine and a hot-shot laspistol
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun in one of two poses, or a plasma gun
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun, a hot-shot marksman rifle, or a grenade launcher
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun, an alternative pose with a vox-caster, or a plasma gun
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun, or a hot-shot volley gun
– 2 Kasrkin troopers, each armed with a hot-shot lasgun or a plasma gun
– 1 Kasrkin trooper armed with a hot-shot lasgun, or a grenade launcher

Contents:
– 166 plastic components
– 10 Citadel 28.5mm Round Bases
– 1 construction guide
– 1 Cadian Transfer Sheet

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Battleforce: Astra Militarum Platoon
Battleforce: Astra Militarum Platoon
$326.25

The Astra Militarum Platoon Battleforce brings together a hard-working mix of infantry, command, artillery, and armour to support Commissar Cain on the front line. Command your force with a Commissar and Cadian Command Squad, backed up by 10 Cadian Shock Troops, while a Basilisk, Field Ordnance Battery, and mighty Rogal Dorn Battle Tank pound enemy lines into dust. A strong limited-availability box for Astra Militarum players looking to build or expand a flexible Imperial Guard force with plenty of battlefield punch. Available only while stocks last.

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Astra Militarum: Centaur RSV
Astra Militarum: Centaur RSV
$88.50

The Centaur Rapid Strike Vehicle is a speedy Astra Militarum transport built to get Guardsmen where they need to be without wasting time. Compact, practical, and economical by Imperial standards, the Centaur RSV can ferry troops toward the front while giving them plenty of open roof space to fire from on the move. A great choice for Astra Militarum players who want a fast troop carrier with classic Imperial Guard battlefield character.

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Additional Releases and Updates

Beyond the Astra Militarum, the Warhammer community can anticipate a range of new releases and updates. From expansions in the Black Library to new episodes on Warhammer TV, there's a wealth of content on the horizon. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming products and events.

Based on information available as of February 13, 2025. For the most recent updates, please refer to official Warhammer communications.

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